2025 Youth Class Schedule
Youth Painting Basics
This class provides an opportunity for students to explore their creativity, learn new techniques, and express themselves through painting. Our engaging and supportive environment encourages students to experiment with colors, shapes, and textures, helping them develop both their artistic skills and confidence. Students will have the chance to work with different painting mediums such as acrylics and watercolors. Every class will focus on a specific theme or subject, ranging from landscapes and still life to abstract art. Ages 9-14. All supplies provided.
Instructor: Heather Pederson
Date: Mondays, September 8 - October 6, 3:30-5:00pm
Member Fee: $80 Non-member Fee: $90
Sculptural Pottery (ages 5-9)
This fun and inspirational class is open to students with beginning to intermediate levels of ability. Students will learn pottery and sculptural techniques. Projects will be selected based on the student’s level of experience and age. The course fee includes the cost of materials. Ages 5-9.
Instructor: Bruce Bartos
Date: Tuesdays, September 9-30, 3:30-4:30pm
Member Fee: $100 Non-member Fee: $110
Wheel Thrown and Sculptural Pottery (ages 10-16)
In this course students will use pottery and sculptural techniques including work on the potter’s wheel. Refine your wheel throwing techniques, learn how to make new ceramic forms or work on interesting sculptures! This course is for youth who are at least 10 years of age and is for beginners or advanced pottery students. The course fee includes the cost of materials. Ages 10-16.
Instructor: Bruce Bartos
Date: Tuesdays, October 7 - November 4, 3:30-5:00pm
Member Fee: $140 Non-member Fee: $150
Spooky Stories for Kids
Spooky Stories for Kids is a class designed to guide your child through the process of creating their own story from start to finish, and adding some Halloween spirit! Create an original monster story, reimagine Dracula, write about trick-or-treating adventures – the spooky possibilities are endless! Participants will be instructed on the basics of storytelling, including structure and plot, dialogue, and character development. Participants will each receive a blank bound book to record their story, and art materials will be provided to illustrate their pages. Handouts will be provided for participants to take home for review after the class is finished. One booklet per registration. Participants should be proficient in reading and writing. Parents are welcome to attend (free of jewelry) with their child, but please contact the MAC to let us know you are attending.
If parents/guardians would like to participate with their own booklet/materials, an additional materials fee of $15 will be required. Call 218-326-2697 or email emily@macrostieartcenter.org to be added to the class list as a parent/guardian.
Instructor: Mackenzie Grubbs
Date: Saturday, October 18, 10:30am-1:30pm
Member Fee: $140 Non-member Fee: $150
Sparkle & Shine: Crafting Holiday Ornaments
Embark on a creative adventure with our exciting series of youth ornament-making classes! These classes are designed to spark imagination and artistic skills as students explore a variety of materials and techniques to craft unique ornaments. Perfect for holiday decorations or year-round displays, these classes cater to students eager to learn and create. Students will make ornaments out of clay, wood, beads, and more! Ages 9-14. All supplies provided.
Instructor: Heather Pederson
Date: Mondays, November 10-24. 3:30-5:00pm
Member Fee: $55 Non-member Fee: $65
Sculpt a Pokemon!
Follow along with local artist and Pokemon enthusiast as he shows you how to create your own clay Pokemon! This project is great for students to develop skills for how to sculpt with clay and create their own models. All materials provided. Ages 6 and up.
Instructor: Samsoche Sampson
Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Wednesday, September 10, 3:00-4:00pm
Wednesday, October 8, 3:00-4:00pm
Wednesday, November 12, 3:00-4:00pm
Wednesday, December 10, 3:00-4:00pm
Member Fee: $20 Non-member Fee: $25
MAC Youth Art Club/Open Studio
Welcome to the MAC’s Youth Art Club, a time designed for young artists eager to explore their creativity and enhance their artistic skills! This open studio time offers a supportive environment where youth can express themselves freely, delve into individual art projects, and participate in group art lessons. Bring your own projects or use the supplies available at the MAC! This group will meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Ages 9-14. Please register ahead of time.
Instructor: Heather Pederson
Date: First Wednesday of the month
Wednesday, September 3, 3:00-4:30pm
Wednesday, October 1, 3:00-4:30pm
Wednesday, November 5, 3:00-4:30pm
Wednesday, December 3, 3:00-4:30pm
Fee: $5
Family Create Second Saturdays
Join us every Second Saturday from 1-3PM at the MAC for Family Create Second Saturdays! Free family orientated art activities with a new theme each month! Ages 4 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Projects won’t take the entire 2 hours so staggered attendance is better to ensure space for everyone. This event is sponsored by Grand Itasca – Fairview.
Instructor: MAC Instructor
Date: 2nd Saturday of every month!
Saturday, September 13, 1:00-3:00pm
Saturday, October 11, 1:00-3:00pm
Saturday, November 8, 1:00-3:00pm
Saturday, December 13, 1:00-3:00pm
Free for everyone.